wlan must be started manually

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wlan must be started manually

g donabed 0

have to start wlan at bootup although it is set to automatic

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Randy Baroja 20,595 Independent Advisor

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out, and I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this WLAN issue,

When you turn on your computer, what exactly happens? Does the Wi-Fi icon show that no networks are available, or does it specifically say that the WLAN service isn’t running? Are you seeing any error messages when you try to connect?

Also, once you manually start the WLAN service, does your internet connect right away without any problems?

I hope to hear from you soon so I can help you further.

g donabed 0 Reputation points

2026-02-23T02:52:48.31+00:00

First of all, thank you for you time and help.

The Wi-Fi icon shows no internet connection and never says WLAN service isn't running. I also have 2 WLAN services, but only one is the issue. Many times I assume internet connection upon bootup, but when I attempt to run an internet search, I'm told no internet connection. This issue is not a constant. Sometimes it starts with no issues and sometimes the WLAN needs manual starting. I can think of only 2 times manual starting the WLAN did not work. At those times, I stopped the WLAN service and restarted it and it worked.

Once WLAN starts, the internet connection is quick.
Randy Baroja 20,595 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-02-24T01:09:41.8466667+00:00

Thank you for the update. Please try setting WLAN AutoConfig to Automatic (Delayed Start), as this can help with startup connection issues. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter. Find WLAN AutoConfig, right-click it, select Properties, then change the Startup type to Automatic (Delayed Start). Click Apply, then OK, and restart your computer to test. Please let me know if this resolves the issue. Thank you.

Answer 2

If the WLAN service is set to start automatically but does not start at bootup, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take:

Check Service Settings: Ensure that the WLAN AutoConfig service is indeed set to "Automatic" in the Services app. You can do this by typing services.msc in the Start menu, locating the WLAN AutoConfig service, and confirming its startup type.
Enable WLAN Service: If the service is set to automatic but not starting, you may need to manually start it. Right-click on the WLAN AutoConfig service and select "Start".
Check Dependencies: Sometimes, other services that WLAN depends on may not be running. Check if there are any dependencies listed in the service properties and ensure they are also running.
Power Management Settings: Verify the power management settings for the wireless adapter. Sometimes, power-saving features can prevent the WLAN from starting properly. Make sure the option "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" is checked in the adapter's properties under the Power Management tab.
Update Drivers: Ensure that the drivers for your wireless adapter are up to date. Outdated drivers can cause connectivity issues.
System Configuration: If the issue persists, consider checking your system configuration or any startup programs that might interfere with the WLAN service.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may need to look into more advanced troubleshooting or consider reinstalling the WLAN feature if applicable.

References:

Wireless LAN overview

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